Word Origin & History

victory early 14c., from O.Fr. victorie, from L. victoria, from pp. stem of vincere (see victor). V.E. ("victory in Europe") and V.J. ("victory in Japan") days in WWII were first used Sept. 2, 1944, by James F. Byrne, U.S. director of War Mobilization.

Example Sentences for victory

I congratulate you upon the victory, which is due to your skill and energy.

And it was the combination which had won the victory for him.

And in that they were a supplication he had gained a victory.

So sure was Stuart of victory, Nan's outburst made no impression on his mind.

Nor had these slaves any hope of the ordinary results which follow a victory.

The little black eyes sparkled with the certainty of victory.

He thought he could pitch to a victory, and he probably said as much, very forcibly.

Your help will be welcome if you have not come here to win the Stone of Victory.

Against discipline and steadiness they had never had a chance of victory.

"I'm sorry to think that that's all he got from the Stone of Victory," said the Hen-grouse.